On the occasion of UNESCO’s International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Rome will host two days of meetings, workshops, and discussions—on October 17 and 18, 2025—dedicated to the nomination of Hip Hop as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The initiative, promoted by Hip Hop Cinefest and Hip Hop Protection, with the support of the Ecomuseo Casilino ad Duas Lauros and numerous cultural and academic partners, is part of the “Jubilee of the Margins” program. Its aim is to highlight and narrate the evolution of this interdisciplinary culture—one that today finds its place in museums, universities, and educational projects—while serving as a tool for inclusion and social innovation.
The program includes several sessions:
on October 17, an introduction with representatives from the cultural and institutional fields, followed by a series of dialogues with key figures from the four disciplines of Hip Hop—MCing, Breaking, DJing, and Writing—exploring their history, languages, and contemporary expressions.
On October 18, a multidisciplinary Jam session open to the public will offer a direct experience of Hip Hop creativity, while the closing session with anthropologists, UNESCO experts, and local institutions will open the debate on the nomination process.
The goal of the event is to build a bridge between artistic communities, academia, and institutions, jointly initiating the path toward the international recognition of Hip Hop as Intangible Cultural Heritage—protecting and celebrating its global legacy and its educational and social potential.
FREE ENTRY TO ALL EVENTS
PROGRAM
OCTOBER 17 – AFTERNOON (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Casa della Cultura e dello Sport “Silvio Di Francia” – Via Casilina 665
INTRODUCTION
- Giulia Giorgi (Director, Hip Hop CineFest)
- Claudio Gnessi (President, Ecomuseo Casilino ad Duas Lauros)
- Maurizio Quagliuolo (Secretary General, HERITY)
- Veronica Benanti (Founder, Hip Hop Protection)
DIALOGUES ON THE HIP HOP DISCIPLINES
- MCING – introduced by Luca Gricinella (journalist and writer) – dialogue with MC Shark, Rosa White, Collettivo Ateneo
- BREAKING – introduced by Jacopo Ferri (anthropologist and b-boy) – dialogue with Shea 99, Stella
- DJING – introduced by Dj Drugo (world turntablism champion) – dialogue with Dj Baro, Dj Aimé
- WRITING – introduced by Luca Borriello – dialogue with BOL, Arash Rahimi, Yanez-OYL
OCTOBER 18 – MORNING (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Giardino Liberato della Certosa – Via Francesco Paciotti 3
WORKSHOP
The Hip Hop disciplines come together in a multidisciplinary Jam, where participants draw, dance, mix, and rap around the theme “Hip Hop Protection.”
OCTOBER 18 – AFTERNOON (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Aula Studio Tor Pignattara – Via Acqua Bullicante 2
FROM PRACTICE TO UNESCO
- Alessandra Broccolini (Professor of Cultural Anthropology – Sapienza University of Rome)
- Valentina Zingari (UNESCO Interface, Forum of UNESCO-accredited NGOs)
- Mauro Caliste (President, Rome Municipality V)
- Conclusions: Giulia Giorgi, Veronica Benanti, Maurizio Quagliuolo, Claudio Gnessi
Program subject to change.
● Event Summary
| Title | Hip-Hop as Intangible Cultural Heritage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | ITALY | ||
| Start Date | 2025-10-17 | End Date | 2025-10-18 |
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